Occupational Therapist – Long Term Care, Home Health – Part Time

Sanford Health

. Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeBeatrice • Nebraska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $33 - $52 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and designing occupational therapy treatments tailored to clients' needs, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental guidelines. Proficient in evaluating functional, cognitive, and behavioral impairments and applying evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Occupational TherapistNational Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)Basic Life Support (BLS)Therapeutic Program DevelopmentPatient Education and Training

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy Treatment DesignFunctional EvaluationCognitive AssessmentBehavioral InterventionTherapeutic Plan ModificationAge-Related Treatment ApplicationDocumentation ComplianceResearch Integration in TreatmentSupervision of AssistantsPatient Outcome Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationEducational TrainingClient InteractionProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS)NBCOT Certification

Industry Keywords

Post-Acute CareLong-Term CareHome HealthRegulatory ComplianceDepartment-Specific Competencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments
Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments
Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities
Develop therapy goals and administer occupational therapy programs
Document evaluation information and establish or modify therapeutic plans
Educate clients/patients/residents to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes
Apply age-related treatments and evaluations
Incorporate current research into daily treatment
Provide treatment in post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments as applicable
Document in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet regulatory requirements
Interact with providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, and public organizations
Supervise assistants, aides, and students as requested
Provide ongoing education and training to peers
Participate in activities promoting the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health
Perform other related duties requested by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist
Must be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) when working at a Sanford Health Facility; not required but preferred for GSS Facilities
Valid driver's license may be required when applicable
Required department-specific competencies and certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment
New graduates in South Dakota and Iowa testing with the board may be considered with a temporary license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Work-life balance
Competitive pay based on years of experience
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